The synthesis and characterization of first row transition metal complexes of the 1, 4(2'-hydroxyphenyl-1-yl) di-imino azine {1,4(2'HPDA)} are reported. The complexes have been characterized by elemental analysis, molar conductance, magnetic studies, IR, 1H NMR and UV-visible studies. They have the stoichiometry of the type [M{1,4(2'HPDA)}22H2O ] and [M'L2] where M= Mn(II), Fe(III), Co(II), Ni(II) and Cu(II), and M' = ZrO(II), VO(II), Zn(II), Cd(II), and Hg(II). The antibacterial and antifungal activity of the metal complexes has been investigated. Both ligand and complexes have shown good antibacterial and antifungal activity.
Transition Metal Complexes of 1, 4(2'-Hydroxyphenyl-1-yl) di-imino azine: Synthesis, Characterization and Antimicrobial Studies